Synonyms of quintessential

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quintessential

adjective

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as in classic

constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated

Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classic
• exemplary
• perfect
• archetypal
• definitive
• unique
• superb
• paradigmatic
• excellent
• wonderful
• archetypical
• model
• great
• textbook
• terrific
• prime
• exceptional
• imitable
• ideal
• special
• fantastic
• marvelous
• fine
• nonpareil
• stellar
• flawless
• fabulous
• superlative
• absolute
• splendid
• marvellous
• superior
• top
• impeccable
• sensational
• primo
• dandy
• groovy
• choice
• crackerjack
• capital
• unsurpassed
• grand
• nifty
• sterling
• par excellence
• swell
• fancy
• first-rate
• banner
• wizard
• top-notch
• first-class
• keen
• tip-top
• jim-dandy
• bang-up
• A-OK
• high-grade
• A1

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• bad
• typical
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• wretched
• vile
• normal
• ordinary
• execrable
• atrocious
• average
• inadequate
• representative
• inferior
• disappointing
• deficient
• low-grade
• failed
• mediocre
• second-rate
• second-class

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• poor
• bad
• typical
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• wretched
• vile
• normal
• ordinary
• execrable
• atrocious
• average
• inadequate
• representative
• inferior
• disappointing
• deficient
• low-grade
• failed
• mediocre
• second-rate
• second-class

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